Public Hearing: YES ☒ NO ☒ Department: Magistrate Court
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts.
Request to Re-Appoint Senior Magistrate Court Judges
Body
Information Contact: Kimberly Brock, Clerk of State and Magistrate Courts
Phone Number: 404-520-6438
PURPOSE:
To re-appoint Winston P. Bethel, Richard C. Foxworth, Alan C. Harvey, and Albert R. Sacks; to the position of Senior Magistrate Judge for the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County to complete the term ending on December 31, 2028, effective upon approval.
NEED/IMPACT:
O.C.G.A.§§ 15-10-220 (attached as Exhibit A) authorizes the Chief Magistrate Judge to appoint to the office of Senior Magistrate any retired Chief Magistrate or Magistrate who prior to retirement served at least eight (8) consecutive years as Chief Magistrate or Magistrate. The following DeKalb County Senior Magistrates identified in the attached Exhibit B is requesting the Board of Commissioners’ approval for their re-appointment.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request is budget neutral. Funding for these positions is already included in this year’s departmental budget.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To re-appoint Winston P. Bethel, Richard C. Foxworth, Alan C. Harvey, and Albert R. Sacks; as Senior Magistrate Judges for the Magistrate Court of DeKalb County.